New York Knicks legends hand out championship rings to 2026 team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The New York Knicks held a ceremony at Madison Square Garden on October 21, 2026, where past legends presented championship rings to the current team. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Josh Hart received their rings from former Knicks greats, including Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, and Gale Reed, widow of Willis Reed. The Knicks recently ended a 53-year championship drought with their victory in 2026. The team celebrated by raising a banner before starting their 2026-27 NBA season against the Philadelphia 76ers. The event symbolized a 'changing of the guard' in the franchise's history, as new stars aim to build upon their success.
- •Ceremony took place on October 21, 2026
- •Brunson, Towns, and Hart received their rings
- •Walt Frazier and other legends officiated the event
- •Knicks won their last championship in 2026
- •Team aims to defend their title in 2026-27 season
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — The New York Knicks legends who handed out NBA Championship rings, including Walt Frazier
"The new legends of the New York Knicks received their NBA championship rings from all the past legends in franchise history. Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, and all the other New York Knicks stars brought a championship to the franchise after 53 years in 2026.
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